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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.36, 3,181.68 and 1,702.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.36, 3,181.68 and 1,702.92 is: 2,354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.36 : 3,181.68 = 1,702.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.36/3,181.68 = 1,702.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.36x = 3,181.68 × 1,702.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.36x = 5,418,146.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,418,146.51/2,301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.32

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